Ruby Version Usage in Commercial Projects, 2015 Edition

Semaphore's annual report on Ruby versions for private projects in 2015 reveals significant shifts in adoption patterns, highlighting that 79% of commercial Ruby projects now use Ruby 2, a notable increase from 51% the previous year. The data indicates that transitioning from Ruby 1.9.x to Ruby 2 has eased subsequent upgrades to newer versions. However, there remains notable fragmentation in the usage of Ruby versions, particularly within the 2.1.x and 2.2.x series, suggesting that while micro-version upgrades are easier, developers still face challenges in maintaining version consistency across projects. The report invites readers to share their strategies for managing Ruby updates in the comments or through their Discord channel.